Of all the ways to try new hair styles, up dos can be particularly challenging and daunting. Some are simple, but others have more intricate features, and trying to make everything work together while gathering it behind your head isn’t always easy to work out.
Luckily, nailing up hairdos isn’t impossible to learn. While you’ll learn the quickest by watching some videos and trying them on yourself, there are also some ways to help make hair up do styles easier.
So, whether you need help with your hair style’s up do for a special occasion, like a wedding, or just something to boost your everyday hair game, these tips and tricks make it easier to nail your favorite up do hairstyles.
#1 Preparation is Key
Before even thinking about curling, twisting, braiding, or pulling your hair into a high style, it is crucial to prep! All too often, we skip this step to save time, but it keeps your hair healthy, helps prevent breakage, and makes your hair up do styles look fabulous.
Of course, if you plan on using styling tools, you must incorporate a heat protectant into your hair care routine. This is especially important if you’re trying hair up styles for long hair, as it prevents damage to the ends and keeps your layers from appearing frayed.
It is also essential to add leave-in products that condition your hair – especially if you prefer styles that require you to pull your hair back tightly or twist it.
If your hair already shows signs of damage, a serum can help start repairing the damage while offering an added protection layer. There are many hair serums, so finding one that is effective and targets multiple hair issues is essential.
For example, this Seven Day Hair Regrowth Serum adds nutrients to your hair that promote growth, reduce dryness, and moisturize the hair for a smooth and silky look – the perfect canvas for gorgeous up do hairstyles.
#2 Braids Made Simple
After prepping for your hair style’s up do, you can focus your attention on the more fun and creative aspects of styling your hair. Braids can be used in countless ways to add more exciting details to your up dos.
They work exceptionally well for up do hair styles for long hair because you have more to work with, and braids add dimension without the possibility of falling out, as curls do.
The only disadvantage is that braids can be challenging if styling your hair isn’t your strongest skill. Aside from figuring out how to create the curl pattern, sometimes you need the braid in the back of your head, or it is a special kind of braid with a complicated pattern to achieve.
Luckily, there are many hair tools you can use to make braiding your hair simpler. Even if you are already comfortable braiding your hair, automatic curling tools can make the process much quicker.
A good automatic hair braiding or twisting tool quickly delivers a perfect braid or twist in seconds without any heat. Does it get much better than that?
#3 Quick Volume Boost
If your hair style’s up do calls for a lot of volume, you’ll need to spend some time boosting your roots. Adding volume to up hairdos makes them look more polished and can even trick others into thinking you’ve had your hair professionally styled.
There are a few classic ways to add volume to your roots – blowouts, teasing, and back-combing (be careful; this can cause a lot of damage). However, these methods require a lot of time, products, hair tools, and, most importantly, skill. Fortunately, there’s an easier way to add volume to your roots without all of the unnecessary damage and time.
These clips make it easy to boost your volume and require almost no effort.
#4 Fuller Hair
Have you ever seen up do hairstyles that seem to have an endless amount of hair? They always look amazing, and you can only wonder how someone could have so much hair.
Don’t feel discouraged. Most of the time, the hair is strategically styled to look that way, or the wearer has had a little help from hair accessories and extensions.
Extensions are a great way to add fullness to your hair, especially if you have fine or thinning hair. However, extensions are expensive, specifically when they are high quality, and you’ll need a bit of experience and finesse to achieve a natural look.
If the idea of achieving the perfect look with extensions leaves you feeling nervous and a bit confused, you have other options.
A hair scrunchie that doubles as a hairpiece can take your hair style’s up do to the next level and requires minimal effort.
#5 No Stress Curls
Creating the perfect curl for up hairdos is never a simple task. It takes time to go through all your hair while making creaseless curls that last all day.
Minimizing the time it takes to curl your hair before your hair style’s up do significantly reduces how much time and effort you’ll spend on your up hairdos. Whether you need to cut down on your styling time or can’t figure out how to use a curling iron, an automatic curler makes the whole process much simpler and quicker.
This Automatic Rotating Ceramic Hair Curler does all the hard work, so you curl your entire head in minutes and finish your up do quickly. It’s beneficial for those trying hair up styles for long hair.
#6 Multi-Functional Hair Accessories
Another way to make your hair up do hairstyles easier is with hair accessories that look cute, and help style your hair. Usually, these pieces include clips, pins, and other features, so you don’t have to worry about keeping countless different hair accessories on hand or figuring out how to use them.
This Sweetie Princess Style Hairpin is an adorable headband that also helps you pin your hair back. It makes hair up styles for long hair so much easier, especially if you are planning on pulling your hair into a bun after clipping it into the band.
#7 Pull it Back
It is a common belief that hair up do styles have to sit high on your head. In fact, you can wear your up do high, in the middle of your head, or low near your neck. You’ll need different fasteners depending on how high you wear your hair.
If you want to wear your up do high on your head, hair ties, scrunchies, and any other fastener that provides a strong hold work best.
When pulling your hair back in the middle of your head, you can try different types of clips and ties because you don’t need such a strong hold. This Vintage Banana Hair Clip makes it easy and quick to pull your hair back – plus, it looks great!
#8 Damage-Free Styling
Between hair products and hot tools, you risk damaging your hair with frequent styling. Because of this, it is important to try and minimize using heat and products that are rough on your hair.
Don’t worry. There are still many ways to style your hair for your hair up do styles. Curls and waves are commonly used in many different up do hair styles. Rather than using heat to create your curls, opt for heatless curlers.
They curl your hair while you work on other parts of your care routine, cutting down on your styling time, and they don’t cause any unnecessary damage to your hair.
#9 Use Accessories You’re Comfortable With
You don’t have to use complicated clips and pins when you begin doing your own long hair styles updo. Using tools and accessories that you aren’t familiar with only makes the process more time-consuming and frustrating.
Instead, opt for accessories that you are familiar with and are easy to use. One of the simplest accessories to use for up dos is jaw clips. Try one in a bright color or funky texture, like this faux fur hair claw, to give yourself a more interesting look.
#10 Style While You Sleep
There is nothing easier than styling your hair while you sleep – and the best part is that you save so much time. To cut some time from your hair care and styling process, try incorporating a few steps that allow you to prep the night before.
For example, if you want to ensure your hair is silky and soft before styling, apply a hair serum and cap before bed. The serum will condition your hair throughout the night. You can also try this Heatless Curling Rod Headband to add some texture to your hair without too much effort.
Conclusion
Your hair style’s up dos don’t have to be as challenging and time-consuming as you think. With the right tips, you can quickly turn your hair into any beautiful style that you want and save some time in the process. It all comes down to finding the right tools, products, and tricks as you continue on your hair journey.
But enough of me talking! Which of these tips resonated most with you, or do you maybe have a go-to secret for the perfect up do that you'd love to share below?
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